Home Health RN
Torrance, California
Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Torrance, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5 days a week, 40 hours total)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every 4 weeks
• On-Call: Yes
• Territory: Los Angeles County, with travel radius of 5-20 miles
• Caseload: 5-6 patients per day
• Pay Model: Hourly (not per visit)
• Start Time: Must start promptly at 8:00 AM as per contract
• Locals Accepted: Yes, no radius restrictions
• Mileage: Reimbursed per IRS standard

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Home Health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• At least 1 year of total travel nursing experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with OASIS assessments
• Harassment Prevention Training

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Standard background check within one year, updated annually
  • DMV search required for Home Health RNs
  • Education verification or diploma/transcript required
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks after start
  • California Medi-Cal search within 30 days of start and monthly thereafter
• Health Requirements:

  • Fit mask test within one year of start (specific N95 masks required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per guidelines
  • Immunity or vaccination/declination documentation for:

    • Measles (Rubeola)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Hepatitis B
    • Varicella
  • Tdap vaccine or declination required
  • Drug testing within one year of start, updated annually (Marijuana/THC panel no longer required starting 1/1/24)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required for 2025-2026 season with strict deadlines; no exemptions accepted after cutoff date
  • COVID vaccine or facility-specific declination form required
• Competency Exams:

  • Proof of specialty competency test with a minimum score of 80%, updated every 3 years
• Additional Training/Certifications:

  • Harassment Prevention Training Certificate required
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • Home Health Acknowledgement signed prior to start
  • Safety & Disaster Preparedness Quiz (completed online before start)
  • Unit Job Description signed prior to start
  • Orientation Module and Instructions Quiz completed before start
  • Timekeeping Acknowledgement Form signed prior to start
  • Conflict of Interest Policy signed prior to start
  • Standards of Behavior signed prior to start
  • Social Media Policy signed prior to start
  • Meal Break Policy signed prior to start
  • Fingernail Hygiene Policy signed prior to start
  • Attendance Policy signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Proof of valid driver’s license (front and back copy) required due to travel demands
• Proof of auto insurance required and must be maintained if it expires during contract
• Candidates must review and comply with the facility’s flu policy and COVID-19 attestation requirements
• Candidates must complete all required quizzes and sign all required documents prior to start
• The position requires punctuality and adherence to scheduled start times and weekend/on-call requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Home Health RNs with prior travel experience who are comfortable managing a high volume caseload in Los Angeles County.